U.S. quits U.N. human rights body
The United States withdraws from United Nations Human Rights Council over what it called chronic bias against Israel.
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Chinese missile drills amid heightened tension
China’s navy carries out drills in the South China Sea.
Facebook news use declining, WhatsApp growing: study
News consumption is shifting from social media to messaging applications.
US promises a very different World Cup
The World Cup will return to the United States in 2026.
US hits commander of PM’s bodyguard unit with sanctions
The US imposes financial sanctions against the commander of PM’s bodyguard unit for his alleged involvement in human rights abuses.
Former Vatican diplomat indicted
A Catholic priest who worked as adiplomat at the Vatican’s embassy in Washington was indicted on Saturday on charges of possessing child pornography in the United States and Canada.
EU refiners wind down orders of Iranian oil
European refiners are winding down oil purchases from Iran.
Uranium enrichment close to ‘red line’
Iran will increase uranium enrichment capacity if the nuclear deal collapsed.
US upset over deadly Bangladeshi anti-drug drive
The United States has expressed concern about a Bangladeshi anti-drugs campaign.
America’s poor are poorer under Trump
Poverty in the United States is extensive and is deepening under the Trump administration whose policies seem aimed at removing the safety net from millions of poor, while rewarding the rich, a UN. human rights investigator has found.
Halep fights back in delayed opener
World number one Simona Halep battled back after a disastrous opening set to beat Alison Riske 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.
RFA reporters summoned over porn charges
Two former RFA reporters are summoned to answer questions over pornography.
Amru Rice welcomes US-backed loan
Amru Rice will be the first Cambodia’s private sector to receive loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Can Malaysia’s new govt deliver?
Once the euphoria fades, the new Malaysian government will be judged not by how much better it may be compared to its predecessor, but by how far it gets in meeting the heightened expectations of the people who put them in power, writes Jayant Menon.
The new great power game played in Asia
According to the Lowy Institute’s inaugural Asia Power Index, the United States remains the pre-eminent power in Asia. But this may not last long if current trends continue.
US considers ending foreign entrepreneur rule
Trump administration moves to end a program that aimed to attract foreign business.
China’s crucial role in Korean peace
Beijing’s input in a peace deal on the Korean peninsula will be needed if Washington wants it to last the test of time. Excluding China will only insult Beijing, write Quinn Marschik and Min hee Jo.
US wants Russia admit to downing of MH17
The US joins calls for Russia to account for its role in th downing the Malaysia MH17.
Test site goes bust amid summit doubts
North Korea followed through on a pledge to blow up tunnels at its nuclear test site.
Black candidate makes history
Democratic voters rally for the chance to make history in November by selecting a ticket filled with female candidates.
